The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-06
IN THE ART DEPARTMENT.
Brief Mention OF q few of the many
Notable Specimens OF Paintings
which were on Exhibition.

Any account Of commencement without q
description Of the Art department would be
unjust and incomplete. The skill with the
pencil and the brush which Miss Anna
ment has acquired, is recognized by all those
who see her pictures. After n course Of study
in the Female College here, she matriculated
under Northern masters. The beautiful dec.
drawings was the hnndiwork OF her pupils.
Taking birds-cyo view OF these we were
struck with the followlng:
yosemite Valley" This beautiful paint-
Ing Of considerable dimensions would not fall
to attract the attention of the most careless
observer. The granito walls. towering peaks,
and huge trees or California, rise in such nat
urnl beauty and grandeur from the canvas, as
to dIvcst one Of the thought that 1t is u work
of art, and not nature itself Miss Bessie
Mitchell in the execution Of this, and panel
of "Mavcclial Neil Roses" has exhibited re-
:narlable skill, and showed herself worthy OF
the medal which was awarded her. On one
side Of the picture just mentioned hung q
mild summer sunset in white mountains,
the HprStG and In srIing
trees and ground were covered with snow,
beautiful and natural rs depicted in nature.
These pictures were executed respectively by
Miss Mary Pearson and Miss Cora Haddon.
TWO other paintings by the same young Ia
dies would not be passed unnnticed, viz:
"Frcmont renk" and "Summer in the Alle-
ghnnies."
playrd talent and skill in the execution OF
smaller paintings, though none the less beau-
tiful, viz: ''Scrne on the Rhine "TelTs
Cha rel," killarney Castle" and other smaller
sketches.
The young ladies in decorative Painting
had much that was attractive and pretty In
the way Of panels plnqucs, scarGs. lambre-
uuins, &c. A pair Of tenaline vases by Miss
Sunie PreSsly were exquisite.
From the paintings, we pass to the crayon
drawings, all Of which were specimens OF
progress and skill. Landscapes and figure
subjects composed the lot. a portrait by Miss
cal notice, not only rs specimen OF COM
plele finish, but also MS perfect likeness:
The prospects OF the two colleges here have
never been more finttering. The crowd at the
astlc If n little crowded. The expectation
is TINT the institution Will open another year
with flying colors. In the Female College the
be the able head, nobly seconded by the ster-
ling qualities or Mr.. II. f. Bonner, her worthy
and efficient son, as vice-president.
L. Fuqua who has proved host 10 the insti-
tuition ana is beloved by the young ladies,
will continue her connection.
BENEDIcTIoN.
Thus terminates another collegiate year in
F,rskinc College and in the Due West Female
College. 1t ends and does great honor TO the
Professors, and by doing credit to themselves
the students 90 CreulG LO tnelT TeNereu lllbLl-
tutions They have studied hard, they have
earned distinctions, they merit the same, and
we trust they will win honors and wear them
IN their respective avocations-in their pri-
ridors of time. TO the graduat 1t Is really
commenccment-a life OF usefulness opens up
before them, and other collegiate distinctions
await all God fearing citizens of honesty and
integrity.
The Colleges Next Year.
SO far as known to us. there will be no
change made In the Faculty or the curricu-
lum of Erskfne College. This time-honored
institution is monument 10 itself or the
high reputation by continuing TO educate
both the heads and hearts of the young men
who enter its sacred walls
AS already announced, Prof. j. p. Kennedy
and wife retire from the Due West Female
College, full OF years and usefulness, and car
ry with them the respect and love OF all who
Mrs. L. NJ. Bonner and Mr.. H: E. Bonner
have been elected Principal and Vice-Princl.
pal, and in the selection OF these the Board OF
Directors have been exceedingly fortunate.
Mrs. Bonner has been connected win the col
ency--and Is well and favorably known by q
host of people all over these southern States,
both as u teacher and diSciplinarlnn. Her
the high standard attained by the college Will
Oe Mr kcpMh r. up F. Bonner, the vice-prIncipal, is
son of the late Rev. ]. l. Bonner, d. D.-a
worthy son of worthy SIRE The mantle of
the father falls on one who deserves to wear
II. He is an nlumnus Of Erskine College, Is
familiar with the work before him, man OF
capacity and high ltera-
ry attainmcnls. Though quiet and unassum::
ing, even TO modesty, there Is In the man all
those trSlts OF character which make him O
most SUITABLE person to occupy the high and
position to which he has been elect
ed, B. {. D.